Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?

Q.	Is it true that people who have hypothyroidism should avoid soy? Mary / No state given see response Mayo Clinic endocrinologist and men's health specialist Todd Nippoldt, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.

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